Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius

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John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (/ˈdʒɑːkoʊpæsˈtɔːriəs/, December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz bassist who was a member of Weather Report from 1976 to 1981. He worked with Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, and recorded albums as a solo artist and band leader.[1] His bass playing employed funk, lyrical solos, bass chords, and innovative harmonics. He was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1988, one of only seven bassists so honored (and the only electric bass guitarist).

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Weather Report

Blood, Sweat & Tears

Big band

Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius is the solo debut album by Jaco Pastorius, released in 1976.